Living in Granby, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Granby · Census data 2020–2024

Granby has 2,745 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $48,864 (31% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $104,700, the median rent is $846/month.

Granby at a glance

Population
2,745
Median age
35.4State: 39
Median household income
$48,864State: $70,702
Median home value
$104,700State: $230,300
Median rent
$846/moState: $1,033
Homeowners
72.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
Average commute
23 min

Is Granby a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 13.7%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Granby

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Granby the median home value is $104,700, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $846 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,096 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Granby$104,700
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Granby$846
Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Granby median household income

The median household income in Granby is $48,864 and the income per person is $21,526. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Granby$48,864
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Granby: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,011
Owner-occupied
72.8%
Renter-occupied
27.2%
Vacant
15.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1972
Average household size
3.16

Granby demographics

Population
2,745
Median age
35.4
Under 18
29.3%
65 and older
12.9%
Households
852
Foreign-born
0.7%
Veterans
6.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Granby ›

Education in Granby

16.9% of adults 25 and older in Granby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Granby16.9%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Granby

Unemployment rate
13.7%State: 4%
Average commute
23 minState: 24 min
Work from home
5.9%
Drive alone
80.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.5%
Homes with broadband
91.4%

Granby vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Granby2,745$48,864$104,700$846
Newtonia244$65,714$88,200$850
Stark City133$56,750$102,100$1,069
Diamond914$73,587$141,400$863
Neosho13,224$57,891$163,400$745
Fidelity353$83,750$166,300$740
Wentworth115$41,875$111,100$763
Stella275$42,500—$675
Fairview371$67,083$105,000$858

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Living in Granby: FAQ

What is the median household income in Granby, MO?

The median household income in Granby is $48,864, 31% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Granby?

The median home value in Granby is $104,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

How much is rent in Granby?

The median gross rent in Granby is $846 per month, about 24.7% of household income.

Is Granby, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 13.7%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.

What is the median age in Granby?

The median age in Granby is 35.4 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Granby?

The average commute to work in Granby is 23 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Granby?

The unemployment rate in Granby is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Granby?

16.9% of adults in Granby have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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